If you want an authentic Italian dining experience in Sarasota

If you want an authentic Italian dining experience in Sarasota, stop by Caragiulos in the downtown area. Our local restaurant has been offering Italian cuisine for 29 years.

You will find Italian food here that is not available in chain Italian restaurants. We make our mozzarella and bread.

Our mozzarella with is served with tomatoes, greens and vinaigrette dressing in one of the salads on our lunch menu. The dinner menu includes an appetizer with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

The pizza at Caragiulos is something you will not find in a chain Italian restaurant. Mozzarella is just one of our many toppings. We offer one pizza with mozzarella and sausage. Another pizza has mozzarella and tomatoes. Our other toppings include fennel sausage, grilled eggplant, artichokes and anchovies.

If you want pasta with mozzarella, order our chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti. This dish is topped with mozzarella and marinara.

Ordering a burger will give you an opportunity to taste our bread. Our burger is served on a brioche bun with cheddar and red pepper mayonnaise.

If a trip to Italy is not in your budget right now, you can still enjoy some authentic Italian food when you visit Caragiulos.